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The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
SUCCESSION OF AIMEE GRADEk1Go, DECD, w1D-
ow OF DuBREUIL OLIVIER.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue OF
~ an order issued out Of the Hon. the 2lst
judicial District Court, holding sessions in
aud for the Parish of Iberia, dated the I'd
day Of December, 1885, there will be sold at
public auction, to the last and highest bidder,
by duly authorized auctioneer, or by the Ad
ministratcr of said succession, on SATUR-
DA Y, the Both of April, 1887, between legal
sale hours, at the principal door of the Court
House Of the parish of St. Landry, in the
town Of Opelousas, La, the following proper
ty belonging to said succession, and situated
IL said parish of St. Landry, to-wit:
A certain tract or parcel of land situated
on Barou Marie Croquant, St. Landry parish j,
having one arpent front on said bayou by
thirteen in depth, and containing thirteen su:
perhcial arpents, more or less, bounded nor-h
east by s. B;rotte and west by Bayou Mari \
Croquant.
Terms and Conditions of Sale.
une- fourth of the price bid payable cash Or
the spot, and the balance in one, two aud
three years from date of sale with per cent
interest per annuin trom date till paid the
purchasers to furnish their notes accordingly,
with good and solvent security in soltdo, and
the vendors lien and special mortgage to be
retained to secure their payment, capital and
interest, and the payment of attorneys fees
and costs of Court in case of suit to recover
said credit portions, the attorneys fees to be
fixed at 10 per cent on amount judicially
claimed tue said sale to include the pact dc
non alienatdo. JOHN d. OLIVIER,
Administrator of said Succession.
| Parish OF Iberia, La, March 26, 0.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
HAAsviLLE, La, March y, 1857.
E0IToES COURIER:

EDITORS COURIER:
All crops that have been planted have come
ND we'll The stand OF corn III this and the
Elm Bayon ueighborbood is said to be the
best for years. Some cotton has been plant
cd, but the bulk Of The crop is yet TO be put
in the ground have never seen III any
nerlud before SO much farm work done at this
season of tie year, Since tue 18th OF January
there have bseu but few days too bad for
work Consequently farm operations OF all
sorts have been pushed with vim in every
We had the pleasure OF meeting in our viii
lage last week Hon. Thos. Lewis OF Opelousas,
Cant, Sam Haas of Chicot, and Washington s
suterprisiug merchant, Mr.: Leon Wolf, MI
Stewart, the Crocodile aaw Mill boss anu
others from near aud far
Horse thieves have becu operating, 30 We
are informed. in thu and aijolHius parishes
aud learn one wae caught last week below
here. by officers trusu this parish.
Th. fruit trees are loaded this year with
fruit. Gurdeus are looking well. Vegeta
bles OF oil sorts will soon be abundant.
You struck the right key last week whei
YOU advised your business men To commence
building rice wills. Opelousas should contro
the rice trade, aud should build up both rlct
and cotton mills, and construct a marrow
gauge railroad to Port Barry. Push ant
nlenty of printers ink is what you want.
Tho Town Talk of Alexandria is doing goot
work, and if Talk will win-which 1t VII
in tilne--the old town OF Alexandria on het
River will yet get to he the metropolis OF cen
| tral Louisiana Yours,
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
How Farmers Lose Money.
Exchange.

Exchange.
Bvsaot taking one Or more good fap"rs:
By Keeping no account Of farm areIatlohs5'
pu, lug no attention TO tue MAXIM. a s.rajn ';,,
in lime sases nine in regard to sowing gram
,,uI ,,lantiuy seed al the proper time
~, BY leaving leaving plows aud tools out III The
,y..',t,,er exuosed to rain and the suns heat
More money is lost in this way than most per-
sons would be willing to believe.
r., nsrmittiug broken i'm plements tn be scat
,.rsa nver the farm until theyare irreparaSle.
By planting fruit trees without giving the
trees half the attention required to MAKE
By breeding interior animals, and keeping
more stock than eau be properly fed and cared
for. .,....,,
doing at ali is worth doing well.
Tn addition to the loss from these aud otnei
causes. there is often also loss Of temper
and good feeling.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
JUDGMENT T....J JUDGMENT
District Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. t4094
Horiense G. Mouton, Vile, VS.. A!cee Dupre,
Husband.
...... JUDGMENT
JUDGMENT

IN this case u Judgment by default was
within the legal delays to set the san-9 ASH )
answer filed and the law and e evil
dence being in favor of plaintiff and against
defendant. it is by reason thereof and the
law, ordered, adjudged and decreed that
plaintiff, Hortanee G. Mouton, do have ana
recover of her husband, Alc6e Dupr6, defend
ant the sum Of Eleven Thousand Dollars
with legal interest from judicial demand, less
the sum of Fourteen Hundred Dollars paid by
dation Ell Placement as per act passed before
B. Martel, Notary Public, 18th Feb. 1883.
And it is further ordered that plaintiff pay
I'll eosts Of this suit.
Done, read and signed in open court, this
''' '' G.. w. HUDSPETH.
Judge 18th Jal. Dist of La.
a true copy.
B. MAKTEL, D'y elk. M.2o-St
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

We have received an invitation to be
present at the unveiling of the eques-
trian statue in bronze Of General Albert
Sidney Johnston, which is to surmount
the tomb of the Louisiana Division OF
the Army of Tennessee, in the Metairle
Cemetery, in New Orleans. The cere-
monies will occur on April 9th, the
twenty-ffth anniversary of the death
Of that eminent hero and patriot, at
about the hour of the day when he re-
ceiyed the wound on the ensanguined
field of Shiloh, which resulted in his
death, Similar invitations have been
extended to many.prominent men in the
North as we'll as in the South, including
President Cleveland, Hon. Jefferson
Davis, &c, and a large assemblage VIII
donbtless gather in the Crescent City
70 do homage to the memory of one OF
the noblest and most brilliant leaders OF
the Sonth in her bloody and unequal
contest of quarter of century ago.
The noble Association of veterans, un-
der whose auspices the interesting core
monies will take place, patrlotlcaiiy de-
clare that they "deslre to make the oc-
casion one of peace and harmony, ffom
1y 1yhich sbau result only influences aus
melons for the good and grandeur OF our
entire country. Sectional issues are
hnried with our dead, and OF those
struggles of the past we preserve notn,
mo Int the nndying principles OF
natriotism and devotion to duty an0
the the living memory of our comrades, vino
sealed with their lives their convictions
Of right. Animated by these sentiments
we invite the cooperation OF all citizens
Of this Great Republic, to render .nt
/ occasion an era in the history of oul
country, and that we may then ana tne[e
| CLASH hands in friendship, and strength
/ an the bonds Of our reunion"
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
--~VW

N. o. Picayune The Wisconsin Legisla-
ture has passed bill requiring the railways
in the State to furnish free passes to members
of the Legislature. Of course railway COM
pany can give passes over it's liue from and
to Joints inside the limits of a State, but
passes which would permit travel across a
State limo are forbidden by the interstate
commerce bill. The Louisiana legislators wilI
doubtless enjoy in the future as i'll the past
their accustomed favors from the railways
but aldermanic junketing trips to Northern
cities ON free passes will be 10 longer possible
under the law.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Our flower gardens are now fooeu ~
all their beauty, and the air is fragrant
with the perfume of the roses, ylolets,
ninks, peonies, sweet olives, fuscatas,
calicanthns, &c, which adorn the prem. !.
ises Of many of our citizens. Many Of
this seasons roses are Of extraordinary
size: and one brought us last Saturday
hv Mr.. d. Durio, of Plaisance, meas
nred fourteen inches in circumference.
We ara pleased to see that our people
are Giving more attention every year
= 80 ti,a E heantifying Of their grounds and
tIe culture of sweet flowers,
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Remember we are to have a rice
cleaning mill erected in Opelousas, with
a capacity of 800 sacks per day, ready
for cleaning your next crop of rice.
Let everybody and his neighbor plant
all the rice he can for oar home market.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

The Ho Wong Society at San Francisco
sent to China for tue figure of dragon to put
up III their Joss House to worship as a god.
The thing arrived few days ago, and the
free on the ground that it was intended for
religious purposes. The government took the
case under advisement, and after sleeping
over it resolved that it could not be consider
I'd as coming within tho scope of the free list
and that the duty Oh it must be paid. The
thing is said to be about one hundred and
fifty feet long, composed of paper, silk, metal,
glass, feathers, tinsei aud goats hair.-Ex.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

The outlook for peace in Europe
seems to be getting better every day.
The offensive and defensive alliances of
the leading great powers have assumed
such shape as to assure a pacific eqni-
librium of their conflicting aims for
several months, at least, to come.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
NJ O oTIC = /.

a LII who are indebted to Us for lumber
n through MIR. r. s. Cummings, VIII please
call at our lumber yard near haiifoaa DepoU, = IoT
mr. Agent. Thanking you for past favers'
We respectfully solicit your further % orders. rs,
Ap1 a5t. hlLAo q sioho1'
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

A LARGE EGG.-The senior editor of
this paper has some fine fowls of the
Buff Cochin strain. One of the hens,
a few days ago, laid an egg which is
fully as large as turkey egg, and can
be seen at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
To all AFFLICTED FEMALES.

If you f,re suffering from any Of the aiseases
,acuiiar to women, Bradfieid's Female kegu-
Iator will cure you. Try It, ua;,aa
send for cur Treatise on Woman. maiieu
free TO any address. ..,... a.,
RRAprIELD REGULATOR Co., Aeiantas us.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Judge Hudspeth is still in New Or
leans under medical treatment, and his
condition is said to be very critical. His
numerous friends here are yet hoping al
most against hope, however, that he
will be spared to again occupy the
bench which he has dignified and adorn-
ed for the last eleven years.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Every horse owner should have a copy
of that admirable work, " A Treatise ON
the Horse and His Diseases" by Dr.Ken-
dali. A few copies-English or German
for sale at this Office at 25c. , ercopy
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

AS high as twenty-five barrels of rice
have been raised per acre on lands in
st. Landry. Prepare your lands we'll
and raise the largest possible average.
Try and keep your rice pure as 1t sells
much better than the red or mixed rice.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Posters are out announcing a grand
Theatrical and Variety Entertainment
and Ball to be given by the Willie Plate
Social Club, at their hall in Vile Plate,
on Easter Sunday. April 10th, 1887.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
Taken Up as an Estray,

DY the undersigned at Blue Cove. near Cha
ID tagnier, black spotted BEEF, tips Of
horns cut. invisible brand, one year split and
the other having triangular cut. The owner
is requested to come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take him away.
GERAN GRANGER.
March l2 1887 st
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Are you made miserable by indiges-
tion, consumption, dizziness, loss of ap-
petite, yellow skin! Shiloh's Vitalizer
is positive cure. Sold by NJ. P. Young
& Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
TO TREsPAsSERs.

A LII PERSONS are forbidden, under pen
"A atty of the law, from passing through or
trespassing in any manner upon my enclosures
in the Coulee Croche neighborhood. without
nv express permission. Offenders will be rig
orously prosecuted. -
march 5-5t J. w. FERGUSON.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

NoTIcE.-The rattle of Mr.. A. Giron's
fine black stallion, Barnam," will
eome off ON the ID day of April next, at
Judge A. Simon's Office in Opelousas,
al 10 o'clock q. IN. All those whose
chances are unpaid, will please come
forward and settle for same, else they
will he disposed of.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Lake Charles Echo: Louisiana per cent
bonds are quoted in the New York marlket at
9I& cents. They are gradually crawling up
and in the course Of ninety days wild, no
doubt be at par. So much for having state
government with q sound financial policy
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

The Rev. Geo. A. Thayer, of Bourbon,
Ind, says; "Both myself and wife owe
our lives to Shiloh's consumption cure" "
Sold by NJ. P. Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

The Governor has appointed Dorville
Lafeur constable of the twelfth ward,
st. Landry parish, vice Thos. B. Fonte-
not, deceased.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

abe back waters from some of the
tributaries of the upper Mississippi
have overfowed some plantations ana
some breaks in the levee of minor I'M
portance have occurred within the past
few days, but happily the waters began
10 fall Just at the time the, damages
were repaired, and everything was re"
ported in a safe condition at last ac-
counts, provided no further rise takes
place in said steams.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

For SALE-A new Remington donble-
barrel bIeech-loading shot gun can be
had at bargain on application at this
Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

We have received the first copy Of
the Terrebonne Advocate, new paper
started in Houma, La 1t is Democrat
ic in principle and from the salutatory
gives promise of being an able and con-
scientious auxiliary to the party and
the vital interests of the State. We
welcome it to journalistic ranks and
wish ii eyery success.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Ia. Feb, Is. 1885,. Notice is hereby gwen
that the the following named settler has tied no
tice Of his intention to make final proof ID snr,
mort of his claim, and that said proof wi'i ,s ps
made before the Judge or. in his absence tne
Clerk of the District Court. at Opeious"0' A"''
on Saturday, April 9Th, 1887, VIZ:
LOuis Johnson
,rbo made Homestead Entry No 5oo9, ior ano
SET. Sec. s Up 3. Wast' hoA'''e'a
He names the following witnesses TO prov
his continuous residence upon, ana Calss an,.r
ton r.9 Of said land, viz: Louis Carpeur.as' rrs
WIN. Carpenter. Auguste Henry e;ns anu =
johnson, all Of St Landry PaT'sppri spprirTI,Eg
-, oe ,sz a. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

The Opelousas Imperial Brass Band
went out and gave Hon. W. A. Robert
son serenade at bis place on Cocodrie
on last Tuesday night. The boys took
the doctor by surprise, yet he enter
tanned them royalty. He regretted not
having sufficient notice to give them
hne supper.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Several parties having lately applied
for copies Of the roll of the Democratic
State Central Committee, Gen. Leon
Jastremski, its chairman, has published
the list in full. F. r. Perrodin, Esq,
of st. Landry, is one of the members
from the State at large, DR.. W. A. Rob-
ertson il the representative OF st. Lam
dry proper, while Lafayette is repre-
ssnted by Hon. NJ. E. Girard, Iberia by
]. M. Avery, Esq, and St Martin and
Cnlcaeieu are not represented.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
NO. 27.
$3.50 Reward.

A REWARD of Seven Hundred and Fifty
"A Dollars will be paid for such information
as will lead to the detection and conviction
of the incendiary who fired my stable on the
morning Of the 23d inst. --
w. A ROBERTSON.
Washington, La, March &c, 1887.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

shiloh's Catarrh Remedy "a positive
cure for catarrh, dyptheria, and e,anker
mouth. Sold BY NJ Z. Young q 90
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

For RENT-A good business stand,
old established and centrally 10 Gated, on
Main street, in Opelousas. Apply at
this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

M.RKrEo-.On Wednesday evening. March
% 1887 at tho residence OF the brides father,
Mr.. r Lucas, in New Orleans, EMILY LUCAS
to ABRAHAM LEvEsoN, both OF that city
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Why will you cough when Shdloh's
cure will give you immediate relief,
Price l0c, SOC and ST.. Sold by NJ. P
Young e. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

A Nasal Injector free with each bottle
of shiloh's Cgtarrh Remedy. Price 50
cents. Sold by NJ. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Group, whooping cough and broDchi-
tis Immediately relieved by Shlloh's
cure. Sold by NJ. P. Youbg g. Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

shiloh's Cure will immedlately re-
Il ave Group. whoopingcough a. "a bron
cl,itis Sold by MI. r Young u Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
7 =, .-,,
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. $7l5
Es7.rr e,r ALEXANDER AUSTIN.

ESTATE OF ALEAANDER AUbIIN. =
Whereas, Elsie Garrigues and Christopher
Columbus of the parish of st. Landry, have ap.
piled by their petition to be appointed joint
of the estate OF Alexander AUS
tin. deceased, late of the parish of St. Ian
dry
uosition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my Office, in the town OF
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice, JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Anril > 1887. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

N. O. Chronicle: Sherman came South, and
now Blaine is going West Blaine thinks
Sherman has been barking up the wrong tree
for electoral votes. Tne campaign of 1888 10
well started.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

The ladies Of the Episcopal Church
will give an entertainment, to be fol-
lowed by ball, on Monday, April II,
at Perrodin's Hall, in aid of the build
ing fund of said church. They propose
to build place of worship on the fine
lot owned by the church which will be
an ornament to the town, and deserve
the assistance of all in their good work.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
FOR SALE CHEAP.

aHn CREOLE MARES AND HORSES
SOU will be offered for sale at low figures
on and after SATURDAY, April 10, at the
old Lastie Dupr6 Vacherie, in Calcasieu.
Apply to A. Il. MOUTON,
m5tap3 Washington, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

glanIx forms for use Of nlerchant nts,
r,af,sri.ss. Justices Of the Peace, etc, Tor
aate !. s1.ssi II a.1y quantities at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

blank liens, for advances OF supplies
IN merchants, for sale sc this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

II, .,,,,rar ne the Louisiana Nolsih and
so,,ab II rs;lroad has been completed to Alexaa'
dria.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

aek metackn d lasting and fragrant
n,.rf,,rne. Price 25 and SO cents. Sold
bv III. r. Young g Ce.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
DRAMATIC
riDl ENTERTAINMENT I1l
AND BALL,
At pERRoDlN's HALL, APRIL n, 1887.

The ladies Of the Church Of The Epiphany
at Opelousas, will give OH the night. Of April
the 18th, at Perrodins Hall, IL all OF IN Inc
building fund of said church, Dramatic En-
tertainnent, to be followed by dancing ana
refreshments. Doors opened at : o oeioeh p
NJ Admission 50 cts. for adults Children
half price.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

Ths experience of all large cAtles re minus
Il. that aflTertieing il the life 6f. trade.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

u
Cardinal Gibbons Of the United
States, who has been in Rome for sever
d weeks past, has informed the Pope
that the organisation of the knights OF
Labor in this country is not such se-
cret order as to call for withdrawal OF
Catholics from it's membership. he
thinks it's purposes are Legitimate as q
means Of protecting the laboring men
and the poor from the oppression ana
injustice of wealthy corporations, ana
that there will be no trouble in holding
the Catholics TO the faith of the Church,
Or Of preventing them from committing
acts of disorder or violence against the
laws of the government. He depre'
sates any repressive or condemnatory
measures from the church as unneces-
aary, and fraught with peril in then
execution.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

2lst judicial District Court, Parish of lberiG,
State of Louisiana, No. 446.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

WEATHER AND FARM. M.-Another cold
wave struck this section on last Sunday
night, with such change in tempera-
fnre on Monday that killing frost was
anticipated on Tuesday morning.
Contrary to expectations the weather
moderated so rapidly that no freeze
took place and We may now escape any
furthur damage of the kind in the tt,-
ture. Az might have been expected,
however, the early planting Of cotton
shat was up shows signs Of injury from
sle cool nights, but not sufficient GO
necessitats planting il over again.
Planters are quite busy working ou'
aneir irst corn, and Id the next few
days cotton planting will bs general
throughout the parish.
cold wave, accompanied By light
rain and some hail, struck us on Thurs
siay evening, and on Friday morning
warm clothing was Ia demand.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

r AND Office at New Orleans, La, March
- 1st, IS87.-Notice is hereby gwen tnss
his Intention to make final proof in support
of his claim aud that said proof will be mad, MADE
before the Judge or, in his absence, the olesR
Of the District Court, at Opelousas, La GU
Mouday April 18th, 1857, viz:
Onezime Taylor,
who nade Homestead Entry No. 55l7, for the
Nortllwestl /, Sec. 20, TIP 7, S. H. "eS''
Louisiana Meridian. ~ ,,ro,a
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land, viz Zeuon Hubert; on Masnan Manu.
Litteil. James Littell Jr., Leein phnemon
Bertratd. all of ST. Landry parish. LoIislaua' lf,
l''i t''''s'' THOMAS j. BUTLER,
MI, - 1897 e. Register
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02

NTOTICE.--Land Office at New Orleans, La,
" March Is, '67.-Notiee is hereby given that
the following named settler has filed notice of
bis intention, 90 make final proof in support OF
his claim, I'D that said proof will be made
before the J1dge or, in his absence, the Clerk
Of the Dist riot Court, at Opelousas, La, on
Monday, May I'd, 1887, viz.
Acdoi1 VefllOns
who made Homestead Entry No. 1884 for the
Lots Nos. and 8, section 25, and Lot No. 8,
section 26. township 5, south range west,
La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residei9e upon, and culflva-
tion of, said land, viz: Urbain Vidrine,
Theodat Fontenot, Ansette Fontenot ana
Pierre Gnillory, all of st. Landry parish, Loui-
siana xrr,up
March 46. 1887. St Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
JUDICIAL NOTICES

- UCCESSION SALE.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-02
NTOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

a true copy. .."
B. MARTEL, D'y Cl'k.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30
State Jtelas.

THE cotton factory at this place
id shipping large quantities Of goods
etery day.-Rocky Mount Talker.
Our farmers pronounce early
ffuit as completely killed by the
frost. No peaches this year.-Leahs-
Echo.
Several friends tell us the peach
es have been badly damaged by the
severe cold Of the past few days.
AsheviUe Citizen.
More grass and clover seed have
been sown in Davie county, in the
last five months, than were ever sown
before.-DaUae Times.
1t is believed that nearly, if not
quite, all Of the peaches in this sec
tian have been kilied.-Rockingham
Spirit Of the South.
The farmers are not using as
much guano as formerly ly.-Forest
fires have been raging through the
country.-Roanoke Neeos.
Rev. J. S. Gwaltney, Of this
county has accepted call to the
Baptist church at Elk Park and will
move there at an early day.-Lenoir
Topic.
We lately saw very pretty
counterpane formed of 1895 pieces
that had been worked in crochet by
Mrs. James G. Martin in off hours
during the last five years.-Danbury
Reporter.
Our farmers are hauling guano
from the depot. Not SO much by
half as usual, but enough to make
them scratch their heads next fall
and say what fools we were.-Scot-
land Neck Democrat.
Farmers clubs are very properly
becoming all the go. The Lower
Creek farmers will meet at Marvin
camp ground next Saturday week
at o'clock for the purpose Of or
ganizing club.-Lenoir Topic.